1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Email address — when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or daily digest.

• Display name and comments — when you participate in article discussions.

• Interaction data — votes (upvotes/downvotes) and article clicks, used to surface trending content.

• Page view data — anonymised route-level page counts collected to understand how the Service is used.

• Device and browser information — automatically collected by our hosting and analytics providers, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver and improve the Service.

• Send you the daily digest newsletter you subscribed to.

• Display community comments and leaderboard rankings.

• Analyse usage patterns to prioritise feature development.

• Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity.

• Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks (see Section 5).

3. Data Storage and Security

User data is stored in Google Firebase (Firestore), a cloud-hosted database operated by Google LLC. We implement industry-standard access controls and security rules to limit data access. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Newsletter subscriber records are retained until you unsubscribe. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every email. Upon unsubscribing your email address is permanently deleted.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Service uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain session state and support analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

We use Google Firebase Analytics, which collects anonymised usage data. Firebase Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyse data about Service usage. For more information see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on the Service. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to the Service and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads or by visiting https://www.aboutads.info.

For European users, you may also opt out via the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at https://www.youronlinechoices.eu.

6. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with or links to the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Firebase — database, authentication, and analytics.

• Google AdSense — advertising.

• PayPal and Stripe — optional donation processing.

• RSS feed providers and third-party news sources — the Service aggregates publicly available content; we do not control the privacy practices of those sources.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of personal information under Nevada law. We do not sell personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

feedreadapps@gmail.com